Senior Process Mechanical Estimator — Food & Beverage, Top Workplace

The Haskell Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Haskell Company is seeking a Senior Process Mechanical Estimator in Charlotte to develop comprehensive cost estimates for large-scale food and beverage manufacturing projects. You will analyze drawings, specs, and requirements to produce detailed quantity takeoffs for mechanical systems and process equipment.

Responsibilities include budget development, bid packages, risk assessments, and coordination with internal teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• Minimum 5 years estimating experience in construction.
• Experience reading mechanical/process drawings.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Beck Destini Estimator and FastPIPE.

Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets and competitive bid proposals.
• Perform risk assessments and identify potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Support value engineering efforts to optimize project performance and cost.
• Utilize estimating software and construction methodologies to produce accurate, detailed estimates.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation.
• Review and interpret construction documents, mechanical drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules for projects.
• Develop accurate material, labor, and equipment cost estimates.
• Solicit, scope, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Prepare complete bid packages, including pricing summaries, clarifications, exclusions, and risk assessments.
• Participate in constructability reviews with engineering, operations, and project management.

Skills

Process estimation

Cost estimating

Reading drawings

Communication

Beck Destini Estimator

FastPIPE

Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Construction Management or related

Tools

Beck Destini Estimator

FastPIPE

Job description

The Haskell Company is seeking a Senior Process Mechanical Estimator in Charlotte to develop comprehensive cost estimates for large-scale food and beverage manufacturing projects. You will analyze drawings, specs, and requirements to produce detailed quantity takeoffs for mechanical systems and process equipment.

Responsibilities include budget development, bid packages, risk assessments, and coordination with internal teams and vendors.